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THE TRADE PAPER OF THE FACTORY FLOOR
Z-1035-2012

TSX-301B: AQUILION ONE; System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed Last four of Serial Number: 2005, 2008, 2010...

Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc. / initiated 2012-01-03 / Terminated / root cause: software

Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc began a recall of TSX-301B: AQUILION ONE; System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed Last four of Serial Number: 2005, 2008, 2010, 2023, 2026, 2034, 2036, 2038, 2048, 2049, 2051, 2052... on . The reason FDA records is "The recall was initiated because Toshiba has confirmed that their is a potential software issue for the TSX-301A Aquilon One and the TSX-301B Aquilon One". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as software.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1035-2012
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.
Product
TSX-301B: AQUILION ONE; System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed Last four of Serial Number: 2005, 2008, 2010, 2023, 2026, 2034, 2036, 2038, 2048, 2049, 2051, 2052, 2053, 2061, 2063, 2067, 2070, 2071, 2072, 2077, 2080, 2092, 2115, 2116, 2123, 2131, 2133, 2139, 2143, 2148, 2151, 2158, 2161, 2162, 2165, 2167, 2168, 2169, 2170, 2174, 2208, 2211, 2212, 2219, 2220, 2222, 2241, 2253, 2257, 2265, 2275, 2283, 2284, 2291, 2294, 2308, 2311, 2316, 2324, 2328, 2332, 2333, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025, 2027, 2030, 2031, 2032, 2033, 2035, 2002, 2004. Aquilion One is a multislice CT system that supports whole body scanning. The system supports simultaneous data aquisition of 320 slices using the Selectable Slice-thickness Multi-row Detector (SSMD). In addition, the high speed rotation mechanism and the reconstruction unit of the system allow quick image acquisition to further improve throughput in CT examinations. Aquilion ONE, Toshiba's top of the line X-ray CT system, is provided with a 7.5 MHU large capacity X-ray tube unit and detector and permits scanning at the high speed per rotation.
Product code
JAK System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed
Reason for recall
The recall was initiated because Toshiba has confirmed that their is a potential software issue for the TSX-301A Aquilon One and the TSX-301B Aquilon One.
Root cause tag
software
FDA root cause
Software design
Action
Toshiba sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter to all affected customers. The letter provided the customers with an explanation of the problem identified and an action to be taken. Customers were instructed to complete and fax the attached form to (877) 349-3054. The form can also be sent via email to [email protected]. Customers with any questions regarding this letter were instructed to call (800) 421-1968 or contact their local Toshiba Representative at (800) 521-1968.
Quantity in commerce
82 units total
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Puerto Rico
Product codes and lots
Lot number is not utilized